Anthony Kast, 69, of Scott Valley

Funeral services for Anthony Kast will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at the Fort Jones Cemetery.

Anthony Kast69, of Scott Valley

Anthony William Kast, a 69 year old Scott Valley resident, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012.

Tony was born on Dec. 13, 1942 in Los Angeles to George and Catherine Kast, where he attended Belmont High School and then USH School of Engineering. He received a bachelors of science degree.

Tony was a registered civil engineer and worked as a licensed land surveyor for over 50 years.

For the last 13 years, Tony lived in Quartz Valley with his wife Deborah, and they enjoyed working on construction projects together. Tony was known for spending his time helping others in need.

He also looked forward to visiting his children and grandchildren in Hawaii and Colorado.

In his free time, he listened to classical music, read books, watched boxing matches with his friends, challenged his grandkids and their friends to games of pool, and played with his barn cats. Tony also enjoyed driving his bulldozer around his property and cutting down trees for firewood.

He is loved and survived by his wife Deborah of Quartz Valley and his children; Michael and Ja Kast of Warila, HI., Peter and Erizo Kast of Honolulu, HI., Cyndi Kast-Dominique of Louisville, CO., Clifford Berry of Montague, Andy and Kerri Berry of Lower Lake, CA, and Katie Ringwise of Davis, CA; his brother David Kast and his wife Audrey of Wausau, WI., his sister-in-law Darlene Ellinger and her husband Steve of Healdsburg, CA; and his grandchildren Mikala, William, Karin, Kai, Jackie, Alex, Austin, Claire and Dylan along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at the Fort Jones Cemetery. A gathering and potluck will follow at the Fort Jones Community Center.

Memorial Scholarship donations may be made in memory of Anthony Kast to Etna High School for students pursuing careers in civil engineering or land surveying.